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‘Dry’ has been and remains a commonly used term when describing weather and soil conditions for the first half of 2024. That’s meant favourable conditions for cultivation and drilling post-harvest, however low commodity prices, reduced seed contracts, and high input prices appear to be keeping optimism low among the arable industry.

For 54 years, ElectraServe has provided comprehensive electrical service to the people of Mid Canterbury.

Focusing on daily habits helps manage pressure when the going gets tough says Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock.

North Otago mixed arable farmer Peter Mitchell says he is reconsidering where ryegrass fits in his rotation and is looking for ways to extract more value from the crop. 

Manta Italian ryegrass is the latest diploid Italian ryegrass from Agricom. Manta has an explosive establishment speed being the fastest starting genetics we have seen to date.

Ryegrass seed crops are commonly followed in the rotation by an autumn cereal such as wheat. 

Staying local and true to its original intent is Ruralco’s primary focus for its future strategy.

Look back and plan ahead to get the most from your autumn sown cereal crops.

While many of us aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to summer, we do need to look ahead and start planning for winter. 

Ruralco’s Methven store came to fruition thanks to the confidence being experienced by the agricultural sector in the early 2000s.